A total of six drop tests were performed on the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Galaxy S25 Ultra, showing if shifting to an aluminum chassis was the right move, or sticking with the titanium alloy build
Apple shifted to aluminum this year for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, ensuring better heat transfer and a host of benefits compared to titanium alloy or stainless steel, but was the switch also made to make the company’s flagships more durable? We get to see this in a total of six drop tests, with the iPhone 17 Pro Max going up against none other than the Galaxy S25 Ultra and its titanium alloy chassis.Both aluminum and titanium alloy have their perks and trade-offs, but it all depends on how and where the iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Galaxy S25 Ultra is dropped
The efforts made by PhoneBuff to make its drop tests appear more accurate are commendable, as the beginning of the video explains the new testing methodology for the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Galaxy S25 Ultra. As mentioned above, six drop tests were performed, with the first three targeting different sides and the last three increasing the drop height. If you want to view the entire clip from start to finish, you can check it out below, or read the detailed descriptions for each drop.
